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Weather & Climate in Karakollar, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karakollar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 351.5 sq mi (910.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6158°N, 28.0383°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,805 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jul 20, 2017 | 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece | M6.6 | 94 km | 7 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M6.1 | 110 km | 17 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey | M5.8 | 100 km | 72 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.7 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey | M5.5 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 1996 | 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece | M5.5 | 139 km | 75 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.5 | 70 km | 16 km |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.4 | 98 km | 63 km |
| Nov 13, 1994 | 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey | M5.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1994 | 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey | M5.4 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Apr 2, 1996 | 8 km N of Samos, Greece | M5.4 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece | M5.4 | 105 km | 11 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey | M5.4 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.3 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey | M5.3 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 13 km SSW of Kéfalos, Greece | M5.3 | 148 km | 155 km |
| Apr 13, 2021 | 10 km SW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.3 | 149 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.3 m (17 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2020 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.3 m | 118 | 115 km |
| 2002 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Unknown | 4.0 m | — | 130 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 94 km |
| 1851 | ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 147 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 65 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kula (115 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
Karakollar has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (0.3").